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Duration 21 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to WAAM and Hybrid Manufacturing
- Overview of additive manufacturing techniques for metals
- Core principles of WAAM and deposition methodologies
- Hybrid robot-CNC strategies and current industry trends
Foundations of FANUC Welding Robot Programming
- Overview of FANUC robotic systems and the ROBOGUIDE environment
- Generating paths for arc welding applications
- Managing teaching points, tool offsets, and coordinate systems
GMAW Processes and WAAM Deposition Planning
- Configuring Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) settings for WAAM
- Control of wire feed, travel speed, and electrical current
- Strategies for single-bead and multi-bead layer deposition
Coordinating HAAS CNC Systems
- Introduction to 5-axis worktables and part setup procedures
- Alignment referencing and calibration relative to robotic paths
- Programming CNC toolpaths for hybrid finishing operations
Integrated Workflow: Robot and CNC
- Process planning: comparing robot-first versus CNC-first hybrid workflows
- Techniques for handshaking, communication, and synchronization
- Simulating and optimizing real-world process timing
Process Validation and Troubleshooting
- Ensuring WAAM geometry accuracy and process consistency
- Addressing weld defects, layer distortion, and post-processing requirements
- Common troubleshooting protocols in hybrid manufacturing environments
Summary and Future Directions
- Review of key components in the integrated WAAM process
- Recommended pathways for production validation and scaling
- Next steps regarding testing, safety compliance, and quality assurance
Requirements
- Familiarity with core concepts in industrial automation
- Practical experience in welding or robotic programming
- Fundamental understanding of CNC machining principles
Target Audience
- Robotic welding technicians
- Manufacturing and automation engineers
- Technologists specializing in hybrid CNC/robotic processes
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